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What Happens to Your Body When You Splash Cold Water on Your Face

Splashing cold water on your face triggers a real survival reflex — here's what's actually happening Have you ever tried this when you felt anxious or overwhelmed? Tell me below 👇

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Splashing cold water on your face triggers a real survival reflex — here's what's actually happening Have you ever tried this when you felt anxious or overwhelmed? Tell me below 👇

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Cold water on your face triggers a real survival reflex. It's called the dive reflex — heart rate can slow within seconds. Cold triggers your vagus nerve — it may help calm your whole nervous system. Next time stress hits, try it — and follow for more like this.